Group Environmental Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Group Environmental Manager based in Leeds to drive environmental excellence across Europe. You will lead the environmental strategy, ensuring compliance and accelerating progress towards sustainability and Net Zero ambitions.

Frequent travel to UK and European sites is required. Collaborating with senior leaders across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain and Finance, you will provide expert guidance on environmental management, carbon reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental compliance and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience delivering Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting.
• Understanding of GHG Protocol, SBTi and Net Zero strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills translating data into business insight.

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental compliance across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution sites.
• Managing environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 implementation and continuous improvement.
• Leading Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas reporting in line with the GHG Protocol.
• Supporting delivery of Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitments and Net Zero roadmap.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and deliver operational savings.
• Producing environmental performance reports, KPIs and Board-level insights.
• Partnering with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve supplier sustainability and Scope 3 reporting.
• Acting as the organisation's environmental subject matter expert, building awareness and driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental management

ISO 14001

GHG reporting

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability

Tools

GHG Protocol

SBTi

Job description

Summary

Leading our Environmental journey and helping us to shape the future of food manufacturing

Additional Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance

The Role

Our new Group Environmental Manager will play a pivotal role in driving environmental excellence across Sofina Foods Europe. Operating across multiple manufacturing sites, you'll lead our environmental strategy, ensuring we meet our compliance obligations while accelerating progress towards our sustainability and Net Zero ambitions.

Working closely with senior leaders across Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance and Technical, you'll provide expert guidance on environmental management, carbon reporting and sustainability performance. This is a highly visible role where you'll influence business-wide decisions, embed best practice and help deliver meaningful environmental improvements across our operations.

Based in Leeds, this role will require frequent travel to UK and European sites.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading environmental compliance across manufacturing, warehousing and distribution sites.
• Managing our environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 implementation and continuous improvement.
• Leading Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas reporting in line with the GHG Protocol.
• Supporting delivery of our Science Based Targets (SBTi) commitments and Net Zero roadmap.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce emissions, improve resource efficiency and deliver operational savings.
• Producing environmental performance reports, KPIs and Board-level insights.
• Partnering with Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve supplier sustainability and Scope 3 reporting.
• Acting as the organisation's environmental subject matter expert, building awareness and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

You Will Be An Experienced Environmental Or Sustainability Professional With a Background In Food Manufacturing, FMCG Or Another Complex Manufacturing Environment. You'll Also Have

• Experience managing environmental compliance and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Practical experience delivering Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon reporting.
• A solid understanding of GHG Protocol, SBTi and Net Zero strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insight.
• Strong stakeholder management and project leadership experience.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as IEMA or Chartered Environmentalist status would be advantageous.

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to shape the environmental future of one of Europe's leading food businesses. You'll work on high-profile sustainability initiatives that directly influence our long-term strategy while collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you'll be able make a genuine impact, lead meaningful change and help build a more sustainable future, supported by a collaborative business that values innovation, continuous improvement and responsible growth.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB